First date safety

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Registered: 12-31-1969
First date safety
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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 8:54am
Two months ago I got to know a guy online. We've been quite open with each other and then it turned to phone. Both his parents died last year & it seems he doesn't have much of a social life.He phones almost everyday & kept in touch even when he was abroad.I feel I can really trust him.

So tomorrow we should be meeting up i.r.l. for the first time.We live some 30mins away from each others. I said we should meet half way through, since I hate being picked up on a first date, for safety and easy escape in case the date isn't my type.But he insists that a guy should pick girl up on date and deliver her back safely. I don't want to divulge my exact address so agreed to be picked up at a square close-by. Thing is I'm too independent for this kind of thing. Otherwise, he left everything at my choice: day, time & venue (a place I know well). So I'll have to trust him and see how it goes. Will call a taxi in case I need alternative transport getting back home.

Any other safety measures I should take just in case?

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-13-2003
In reply to:
Wed, 02-18-2004 - 6:28pm
A wise decision!
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-07-2003
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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 7:49pm
Hi Jill,

Whew! I am breathing a sigh of relief - I really was a little worried about you. I am SO glad that you called it off. Better safe than sorry. There are plenty of other guys out there who will respect your safety and your boundaries, and I wish you luck in finding one. :)

ginger


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